The Widow Maker

The venomous Black Widow Spider. This one is native to Arizona, although they can be found everywhere in America except Alaska and Hawaii. Only the female's bite is dangerous. They get their names from their habit of eating their mates. You may not even feel the actual bite if you are bitten, but the venom is a neuro-toxin and can cause excruciating pain in the muscles. If bitten on the chest a person can be in danger of having a heart attack if a prior heart condition exists.

Deep Desert Photography & Digital Art

I grew up in Michigan but moved to Arizona in 1995 to escape the cold winters. During much of my adult life I had a secret passion for art. In 2003 I got my first computer and discovered digital art and photography. By 2006 I had learned enough to go into the professional realm and have not looked back.